Mammography Tech - PRN/Pool

Vail Health; Arrowhead Village (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative healthcare provider known for its advanced mountain healthcare system. This role involves performing essential breast imaging procedures, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining high standards of care. You'll work with state-of-the-art technology while educating patients on their breast health. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a beautiful location, contributing to the well-being of the community. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to be part of a dedicated team, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Wellbeing reimbursement funds

403(b) contribution eligibility

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in healthcare preferred.
• Knowledge of breast anatomy and safe radiation practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform breast imaging procedures and ensure quality control.
• Educate patients about breast health and imaging processes.

Skills

Breast Imaging Procedures

Patient Communication

Quality Control

Radiation Safety

Education

ARRT Certification in Mammography

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

Mammography Equipment

Stereotactic Equipment

Job description

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Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health

About The Opportunity

Performs breast imaging procedures including mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, breast ultrasound and (assist) breast ultrasound biopsy. Follows MQSA and ACR guidelines for breast imaging.

This position is PRN/Pool or as needed.

What You Will Do

• Demonstrate knowledge of breast anatomy, pathological conditions and safe administration of radiation.
• Identifies and reviews patient’s requisition for consistency of examination ordered with clinical diagnosis and all demographic information for the physician and patient.
• Working knowledge of all Mammography and stereotactic equipment, examinations, and protocols, as well as procedures that require the use of contrast agents and sterile techniques. Conduct and document quality control assuring equipment is within safe limits per MQSA and ACR guidelines.
• Clearly communicate and educate patients prior to, during, and after breast imaging procedures to guide patients and loved ones to the next step of their breast health coordinating the continuity of care.
• Review and perform breast imaging examinations for technical accuracy, present completed examinations to the radiologist, and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the procedure.
• May perform radiographic examinations according to Vail Health protocol.
• Routinely schedule breast imaging appointments and assists in coordinating breast imaging exams to ensure the quality and continuity of patient care.
• Assists with the management of the workflow of the department to ensure the completion of work assignments and ensures the proper patient charge.
• Organize, monitor, and order medical supply inventory to assure cost effective departmental spending. Acts as a team player to assist in the overall success of the department.
• Promotes breast health education by assisting in organizational promotional/educational events.
• Participates in the orientation of new employess and healthcare professionals. Maintains 24 CEU credits according to A.R.R.T. guidelines every two years and stay current with CPR certification.
• Role models the principals of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.
  
  
  

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Experience

What you will need:

• 1 year of experience preferred. Experience in healthcare preferred.
  
  
  

License(s)

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) with Mammography (M) required.
  
  
  

Certification(s)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
  
  
  

Computer / Typing

• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.
  
  
  

Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

Education

• N/A
  
  
  

PRN (POOL) benefits include: Wellbeing reimbursement funds and 403(b) contribution eligibility

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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